Ridge is upset that Brooke is supporting Nick’s decision to take Taylor to court and reminds Brooke that she is the one who is hurting their relationship; Brooke must separate herself from Nick in order for her and Ridge to have a future together. Rick calls Brooke to ask her to stay away from the hearing because her presence could make things worse for Taylor. Storm tells Brooke that she should be at the courthouse to help Nick’s case by testifying if need be. Brooke agrees to be there but asks Storm to only call on her only if he absolutely needs to. Taylor assures Rick and her attorney that she will have no problem staying in control since Brooke won’t be at the hearing. Later, Taylor enters the courtroom and is rattled to see Brooke there. Brooke tries to calm Taylor down, but Taylor becomes emotional and yells that Brooke will never take Jack away. In the midst of her emotional tirade, Taylor lunges at Brooke.